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DV53 TVL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,406 mi
Last recorded177,406 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 TVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 177,406 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 162,815 miles

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined,marginal pass.

nearside front position lamp dim,should replace.

offside rear brake pipe badly corroded.

passenger front wiper blade smearing screen should replace.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 137,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer shoulder wearing thin.

offside front tyre shoulder/s wearing thin.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 120,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pads worn very thin should replace.

rear silencer outer skin poor condition.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 114,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,365 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,724 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing

front no plate damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2010 99,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing

front no plate damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing

front no plate damaged

h/b/t near limits

Fail 13 Aug 2009 93,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing

front no plate damaged

h/b/t near limits

Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,191 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 79,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 72,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 72,878 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DV53 TVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV53 TVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV53 TVL registered?

DV53 TVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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